26 h. ago Maple Leafs juggle exhibition, practice lines around Dennis Hildeby’s start

To be or not to Hildeby. That is the question, actually one of many, as the Maple Leafs embark on tonight’s final NHL exhibition game in Detroit ahead of Wednesday’s regular-season opener. Dennis Hildeby is expected to start in net, looking to extend a strong pre-season (a .944 save percentage in two games) and make […]

Culture

44 h. ago Could Calgary Flames keep eight blueliners on roster to start season?

Seven blueliners appear to have guaranteed roster spots, not including Daniil Miromanov, who would need to clear waivers to be sent down.

Culture

53 h. ago Russia Ups Strikes on Ukraine Gas Sector at Heating Season Start

Ukraine’s state-owned giant Naftogaz suffered the largest aerial attack on its gas extraction infrastructure since the start of the war as Russia increased its targeting of the energy sector at the start of the heating season.

Culture

68 h. ago Civic union groups back Gondek, Sharp for mayor as campaign season approaches home stretch

Members of some of the city's largest civic unions, is again endorsing Jyoti Gondek, while the Calgary Police Association has endorsed Sonya Sharp

Other

3 d. ago Free tickets! Rogers giveaway to take over section for home Blue Jays playoff games

Who needs tickets? With anticipation building for the Blue Jays’ return to the MLB post-season starting on Saturday, snagging the hottest ticket in town for the Rogers Centre matchups this weekend hasn’t been easy. Team owner Rogers is stepping up for the playoffs to help some of those fans who were shut out at the […]

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3 d. ago Return of Blue Jays’ Bo Bichette for ALDS is looking more unlikely

Did Vlad Guerrero Jr. spill the beans on his buddy, Bo Bichette? While Bichette’s slow and lingering recovery from a strained left knee continues to be a storyline as the start of the Blue Jays’ post-season nears, it seems increasingly unlikely that he will be ready to play in Game 1 of the ALDS on […]

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5 d. ago Cowan: Practice offers tantalizing glimpse of Canadiens' potential opening

Florian Xhekaj boasts a unique skill set, including toughness, but it appears he will start the season in Laval and Owen Beck could be joining him.

Events

5 d. ago Centre or wing? Martin Pospisil hoping for more time in middle for Flames

The Calgary Flames are still evaluating. No final decision has been made on whether Martin Pospisil will start the season on the wing or at centre. The 25-year-old, though, knows where he wants to play. “I thought I was going to start at centre when I started the first game, but all of a sudden […]

Culture

6 d. ago Stolarz signs contract extension and what it means for Maple Leafs

The wish of Anthony Stolarz has become reality. The Maple Leafs goaltender wanted a new contract done by the start of the regular season on Oct. 8, and on Sunday, the two sides made it official. Stolarz has signed a four-year extension, one that kicks in next season and carries an average annual value of […]

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7 d. ago Review: Renowned pianist Lang Lang shines in stellar performance with Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra

The Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra started its season with two blockbuster concerts, each of which sold out. First, there was Gil Shaham with Beethoven’s Violin Concerto, and, keeping the Beethoven streak alive, there was a one-night special event with Lang Lang in Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 4 (“Emperor). One of the most famous current pianists, Lang […]

Culture

7 d. ago Blue Jays set stage for final day drama and shot at seventh AL East title in franchise history

For 103 days the Blue Jays have had at least a share of first place in the American League East, their bid for a last-to-first season surviving all manner of stops, starts and tests. And now the task is to extend it to 104 in the 162nd and final game of the 2025 Major League […]

Sport

1 week ago The Amazing Race starts off season 39 at Vancouver waterfront location

Host Phil Keoghan posts video announcing starting line for new season of The Amazing Race is in Vancouver

Culture

1 week ago Time to hit panic button as listless Blue Jays continue to pile up losses

In his last home start of the regular season, the question that must be posed is whether Wednesday night’s outing was the last for Max Scherzer as a Blue Jay. For the second straight time, the veteran was shelled in the first inning. Only this time, he managed to complete the inning but not before […]

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1 week ago Another ugly Max Scherzer 1st inning, another pitiful hitting night as Jays whipped by Bosox

In his final start of the regular season, the question that must be posed is whether Wednesday night’s outing was the last for Max Scherzer as a Blue Jay. For the second straight start, the veteran right-hander was shelled in the first inning, allowing three runs on five hits as the visiting Boston Red went […]

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1 week ago Easton Cowan impresses: Key takeaways from Maple Leafs training camp

Top forward prospect continues to make a hard push at a spot on the Maple Leafs' roster to start regular season.

Culture

1 week ago Senators suffer blow as Drake Batherson sidelined with muscle injury

The Ottawa Senators have taken a big hit before the season starts. Winger Drake Batherson, who left Tuesday’s skate early while with the group that wasn’t playing against the Toronto Maple Leafs, is out at least two weeks with a pulled muscle in his upper body. Coach Travis Green confirmed the injury during his daily […]

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1 week ago Oilers to start season with nuclear option, Knoblauch stacks top line with McDavid, Draisaitl

There’s a lot to unpack when Edmonton Oilers’ coach Kris Knoblauch says he plans on having Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl play together, not as his 1C and 2C to start the season and, forgive us if we hesitate to hold the boss at his word with all the machinations with 97 and 29 over […]

Culture

1 week ago Jaxson Dart to start at quarterback for New York Giants against LA Chargers

More than a few New York Giants fans at the Meadowlands chanted, “We want Dart!” after Russell Wilson threw an interception during a third consecutive loss to start the season on Sunday night. Now they are getting him. The Giants are turning to rookie Jaxson Dart to start at quarterback in their next game Sunday […]

Culture

1 week ago Who's in and who's out? Flames lineup against Kraken on Tuesday night

Dustin Wolf will get his first start of the pre-season and Jonathan Huberdeau is back in the lineup. He won’t be playing alongside Nazem Kadri, though. With the Calgary Flames playing on back-to-back nights are their pre-season picks up pace this week, they’ll be fielding a mix of veterans and young guns at the Saddledome […]

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1 week ago Europe Gas Traders Are Already Betting on Price Jump Next Summer

A flurry of bets on European natural gas contracts is signaling some traders have already started hedging for the next stockpiling season even with more supplies set to come online next year.

Economics